In the debut episode of Pin It Forward, hosts Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist, kick off their podcast with a passionate mission to guide parents in nurturing young wrestlers without the pressure that often plagues youth sports. 
00:00:00 - Introduction to Pin It Forward Podcast 00:00:14 - Purpose of the Podcast 00:00:44 - Personal Experiences with Wrestling 00:01:55 - The Impact of Parental Pressure 00:03:33 - Wrestling vs. Team Sports 00:04:20 - Encouragement Over Criticism 00:05:42 - Brandon's Wrestling Background 00:08:01 - The Role of Supportive Coaches 00:09:43 - The Importance of Trust in Relationships 00:10:56 - Verbal Criticism vs. Physical Criticism 00:12:52 - Building Resilience in Young Athletes 00:16:06 - Effort Over Outcome 00:19:11 - The Balance of Toughness and Support 00:20:40 - Future Topics for the Podcast 00:24:40 - Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

In the debut episode of Pin It Forward, hosts Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist, kick off their podcast with a passionate mission to guide parents in nurturing young wrestlers without the pressure that often plagues youth sports. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Pin It Forward Podcast 00:00:14 - Purpose of the Podcast 00:00:44 - Personal Experiences with Wrestling 00:01:55 - The Impact of Parental Pressure 00:03:33 - Wrestling vs. Team Sports 00:04:20 - Encouragement Over Criticism 00:05:42 - Brandon's Wrestling Background 00:08:01 - The Role of Supportive Coaches 00:09:43 - The Importance of Trust in Relationships 00:10:56 - Verbal Criticism vs. Physical Criticism 00:12:52 - Building Resilience in Young Athletes 00:16:06 - Effort Over Outcome 00:19:11 - The Balance of Toughness and Support 00:20:40 - Future Topics for the Podcast 00:24:40 - Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the debut episode of&nbsp;Pin It Forward, hosts Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist, kick off their podcast with a passionate mission to guide parents in nurturing young wrestlers without the pressure that often plagues youth sports. 
00:00:00 -&nbsp;Introduction to Pin It Forward Podcast 00:00:14 -&nbsp;Purpose of the Podcast 00:00:44 -&nbsp;Personal Experiences with Wrestling 00:01:55 -&nbsp;The Impact of Parental Pressure 00:03:33 -&nbsp;Wrestling vs. Team Sports 00:04:20 -&nbsp;Encouragement Over Criticism 00:05:42 -&nbsp;Brandon's Wrestling Background 00:08:01 -&nbsp;The Role of Supportive Coaches 00:09:43 -&nbsp;The Importance of Trust in Relationships 00:10:56 -&nbsp;Verbal Criticism vs. Physical Criticism 00:12:52 -&nbsp;Building Resilience in Young Athletes 00:16:06 -&nbsp;Effort Over Outcome 00:19:11 -&nbsp;The Balance of Toughness and Support 00:20:40 -&nbsp;Future Topics for the Podcast 00:24:40 -&nbsp;Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Parents Role In Young Wrestlers

Welcome to Pin It Forward, the podcast where wrestling grit meets parenting wisdom, hosted by Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist. As parents of young wrestlers themselves, Fred and Brandon draw on their deep roots in the sport and their firsthand experiences to guide listeners through the highs and lows of raising kids in wrestling—and youth sports in general.
Having seen too many parents yelling from the sidelines at tournaments, Fred and Brandon are on a mission to help moms and dads support their young athletes without adding undue pressure. Through candid conversations, personal stories from their wrestling journeys, and exclusive interviews with special guests—Olympic medalists, coaches, athletes, and sports psychology experts—they share actionable strategies for fostering resilience, confidence, and a love for the sport. From balancing encouragement with discipline to navigating the emotional intensity of competition, Pin It Forward equips parents with the tools to raise successful, well-rounded athletes.
Whether you’re a wrestling family or involved in any youth sport, this podcast offers universal insights to help kids thrive on and off the mat. Join Fred and Brandon for heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and a celebration of the values that make sports a powerful force for growth. Listen to Pin It Forward on all major podcast platforms and start pinning it forward for the next generation!

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Welcome to Pin It Forward, the podcast where wrestling grit meets parenting wisdom, hosted by Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist. As parents of young wrestlers themselves, Fred and Brandon draw on their deep roots in the sport and their firsthand experiences to guide listeners through the highs and lows of raising kids in wrestling—and youth sports in general. Having seen too many parents yelling from the sidelines at tournaments, Fred and Brandon are on a mission to help moms and dads support their young athletes without adding undue pressure. Through candid conversations, personal stories from their wrestling journeys, and exclusive interviews with special guests—Olympic medalists, coaches, athletes, and sports psychology experts—they share actionable strategies for fostering resilience, confidence, and a love for the sport. From balancing encouragement with discipline to navigating the emotional intensity of competition, Pin It Forward equips parents with the tools to raise successful, well-rounded athletes. Whether you’re a wrestling family or involved in any youth sport, this podcast offers universal insights to help kids thrive on and off the mat. Join Fred and Brandon for heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and a celebration of the values that make sports a powerful force for growth. Listen to Pin It Forward on all major podcast platforms and start pinning it forward for the next generation!

Welcome to&nbsp;Pin It Forward, the podcast where wrestling grit meets parenting wisdom, hosted by Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and former wrestler, and Dr. Brandon Mason, an All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State and Radiologist. As parents of young wrestlers themselves, Fred and Brandon draw on their deep roots in the sport and their firsthand experiences to guide listeners through the highs and lows of raising kids in wrestling—and youth sports in general.
Having seen too many parents yelling from the sidelines at tournaments, Fred and Brandon are on a mission to help moms and dads support their young athletes without adding undue pressure. Through candid conversations, personal stories from their wrestling journeys, and exclusive interviews with special guests—Olympic medalists, coaches, athletes, and sports psychology experts—they share actionable strategies for fostering resilience, confidence, and a love for the sport. From balancing encouragement with discipline to navigating the emotional intensity of competition,&nbsp;Pin It Forward&nbsp;equips parents with the tools to raise successful, well-rounded athletes.
Whether you’re a wrestling family or involved in any youth sport, this podcast offers universal insights to help kids thrive on and off the mat. Join Fred and Brandon for heartfelt discussions, practical tips, and a celebration of the values that make sports a powerful force for growth. Listen to&nbsp;Pin It Forward&nbsp;on all major podcast platforms and start pinning it forward for the next generation!

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